I am a quiet extrovert. I love being with people, from dinner
parties with a few good friends to major social events, but also
seek tranquil times with a joyful, loving man.

I'm a writer (everything from movie reviews to catalogs to my own
short stories) and an educator (middle school English/adult ESL)
with a great sense of humor. I volunteer to teach adult English and
love every minute. What a switch to have each of my students thank
me at the end of class!

I am easily amused, from silly puns to lively slapstick (think
Steve Martin in All of Me) to standup and satire. My personal
mantra is "Life is rich," though "timing is everything" is a close
second.

I enjoy nature and being outdoors, but would rather hike a trail or
walk a cityscape than bike, boat or ski. But I've done all of the
above and am open to rediscovery. I have never golfed.

I'm cosmopolitan with a little touch of country, loving critters
and fresh produce. I gave up camping after my son left home, though
if you're good at it I might try again.

I make regular visits to NYC, the Dry Creek Valley, LA (my
hometown), Jacksonville, OR, and hopefully more to Seattle where my
son lives now.

I'm looking for a caring person who loves to cuddle. I want a man
of physical and intellectual confidence, with a lively sense of
self and humor. Someone who cares about his work, but is ready to
play after a week well done.

MY PERFECT SUNDAY: Doze and dawdle. Dark roast and late breakfast
with the Times book review section. Long hike with dog(s) or indie
film (wo/pets) depending on the weather. Folding clean laundry in
the evening while watching The Good Wife or streaming a Netflix,
current or classic. I would love to have someone to join me.

"...a note's just a note 'til you wake from your slumber, And dare
to discover the new melody."

Books: The Dubliners, Plot Against America & The Human Stain,
Motherless Brooklyn, The Things They Carried, The Amazing
Adventures of Cavalier and Clay, Middlesex, Poisonwood Bible. Let
the Great World Spin has just entered my all time top 10.

TV: The Good Wife, Modern Family, Curb Your Enthusiasm (you love it
or hate it), Louie CK. HBO and Showtime including Deadwood, The
Wire, Girls, Homeland and Nurse Jackie. Series on Netflix include
Orange is the New Black and Last Tango in Halifax.

I've caught your eye and tickled your fancy. You'd enjoy sharing
the great outdoors and good food, films, and music. You have a
loving heart towards children (yours, mine or friends') and another
soft spot for animals, especially the canine sort. And you take
each day with joy, compassion and wonder.